When you take one look at the Aston Martin One-77 you may be inclined to think of it as a work of art first and an automobile second. That would be fine with the British carmaker because each One-77 is personally handcrafted by a skilled artisan with the attention to detail and one of a-kind craftsmanship that Aston Martin is famous for. The One-77 coupe was first unveiled in 2008 at the Paris Motor show however at that time only parts of the car were revealed as it remained partially draped in a tailored skirt throughout the show. In 2009 at the Geneva Motor Show the entire car was finally revealed to the public.
One-77
The initial run of units for the Aston Martin One-77 was limited to 77 vehicles the delivery began in October of 2010. However, even as this moving work of art is designed to please the eyes, it is also the most powerful Aston Martin vehicle ever in production. Sporting a 7.3 litre naturally aspirated V12 engine the One-77 is also a power-performance vehicle. Test drives have clocked it at real-world speeds of 220 mph, with a 0-60 of 3.5 seconds. With a price tag of around US$1,800,000 it is clear that this car is made with a select clientele in mind.
At one time it was inconceivable to imagine paying even six figures for a motor vehicle but that ceiling was shattered some time ago and now cars like the One-77 are able to command a selling price well into the seven figure range. In fact of the original seventy-seven One-77’s ordered all but 18 were spoken for as of early December.
Design elements in detail
With a handcrafted all aluminium body and a carbon fibre single-shell chassis the curb weight of the One-77 is approximately 1500 kg or 3307 lbs. The single-shell chassis design uses a technique known as monoque, which is a type of construction where the outer shell or body carries the majority of the stress or weight. This construction method is used in airplane design and provides both strength and flexibility, while allowing the vehicle to be relatively lightweight. The combination of functionality and efficiency in the construction of paired with the beauty of the aesthetic design; make the One-77 a one of a kind vehicle masterpiece that is sure to be a collector’s item for car enthusiasts.
